OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN

[Red Member]

gives the ball away a bit much at the moment but this time next year he should be a first team regular

[JakeN13]

His finishing was great last night, and he looked dangerous time and time He's very direct and can see the space (as seen in his first goal which was excellent) and he can take on a player (as seen in his third, slightly more fortunate goal).
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Gervinho, Theo, Arshavin, Rosicky....watch and learn!

[1989]

Not much more you can ask from a young player. I think he looks a real prospect and there is no question that he's a million times better than Theo.

Tidied.

Disgrace that he wasn't even on the bench against the scum. Wenger Out!

[aw]

That Gk was at fault for the second and third.
I'm surprised Arsene hasn't put a bid in already.

[g88ner]

Dont get me wrong lads cos I too wouldnt be slating him at this stage either but I am wondering how his comments went down with Gooners ? I suppose that the difference with the theo situation is that forest gump kept talking about his international ambitions before establishing himself with the club or before showing enough in his performances for Arsenal despite being at the club long enough to have done so

I haven't seen/heard these comments but, as Hlebby said, maybe you're taking them out of context?

Was he REALLY saying he was focusing on England U21s instead of Arsenal??

I find that hard to believe, to be honest mate. Surely you're mistaken?

I think I'd like a link to these damning quotes.

[augie]

Dont get me wrong lads cos I too wouldnt be slating him at this stage either but I am wondering how his comments went down with Gooners ? I suppose that the difference with the theo situation is that forest gump kept talking about his international ambitions before establishing himself with the club or before showing enough in his performances for Arsenal despite being at the club long enough to have done so

I haven't seen/heard these comments but, as Hlebby said, maybe you're taking them out of context?

Was he REALLY saying he was focusing on England U21s instead of Arsenal??

I find that hard to believe, to be honest mate. Surely you're mistaken?

I think I'd like a link to these damning quotes.

As others have said since my initial post, the question was put to him about making the step up to full international status and he responded by saying that he is just concentrating on the under 21's - I know it might seem slightly harsh but for me the answer you come up with in that situation is that "first and foremost I need to concentrate on establishing myself in Arsenal's first team and then hopefully full international football will follow". How any gobshite can ask him a question like that when he hasnt even played a full 90 minutes in the prem league yet is beyond me and thats why I feel that an answer along the lines of what I stated above would maybe ease the unrealistic bullshit expectations that are sure to come the kids way

[g88ner]

Dont get me wrong lads cos I too wouldnt be slating him at this stage either but I am wondering how his comments went down with Gooners ? I suppose that the difference with the theo situation is that forest gump kept talking about his international ambitions before establishing himself with the club or before showing enough in his performances for Arsenal despite being at the club long enough to have done so

I haven't seen/heard these comments but, as Hlebby said, maybe you're taking them out of context?

Was he REALLY saying he was focusing on England U21s instead of Arsenal??

I find that hard to believe, to be honest mate. Surely you're mistaken?

I think I'd like a link to these damning quotes.

As others have said since my initial post, the question was put to him about making the step up to full international status and he responded by saying that he is just concentrating on the under 21's - I know it might seem slightly harsh but for me the answer you come up with in that situation is that "first and foremost I need to concentrate on establishing myself in Arsenal's first team and then hopefully full international football will follow". How any gobshite can ask him a question like that when he hasnt even played a full 90 minutes in the prem league yet is beyond me and thats why I feel that an answer along the lines of what I stated above would maybe ease the unrealistic bullshit expectations that are sure to come the kids way

Ok, I see where you're coming from but lets not forget this lad was only 17 until a couple of months ago, so he's still a kid.

I think it's beyond harsh to be catching the lad out on such a trivial detail, as I'd imagine he was merely answering a question about international football so his answer focused on international football, and he was probably just meaning he would concentrate on the U21s before thinking about stepping up to the first team.

I just think there's absolutely nothing to it whatsoever, and needlessly negative. The lad got a hat trick and that's great.

you miserable bugger

[Gunnersaurus]

Looks a real player, regardless of opposition he can take players on either side, cross and shoot, every Gooner should be happy he's doing well, he will rid us of that clown Walcott.

Stop looking for reasons to be miserable, we have a gem here, try and enjoy it as its so easy to concentrate and get wound up by the shit at the club.